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Riding Along The Portuguese Trail to Santiago
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€ 2,280.00 Euros
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ProductID:
1018 |
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Type:
Scheduled Group Tour
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Country:
Spain |
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Theme:
Horse Back Riding and Walking Trails
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Region: Galicia |
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Group Size:
2 People or more
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Start City:
Vigo |
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Duration:
7 Days / 6 Nights
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Lodging: Rural Hotels/Manor Houses |
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Season:
Mar - Oct | |
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 During these seven days and six nights, we will spend overnight stays in BRAGA,
Ponte de Lima, Tui, Ponte Caldelas, Brión and Santiago, in traditional, rustic
and manor houses, belonging to long-standing Portuguese families. The meeting
point will be the Vigo Airport.
We will ride about 35 kms. per day, admiring the country landscapes of
Portugal's "Costa VERDE", steeped in history, art and natural beauty (medieval
monuments, Roman bridges and fascinating Baroque architecture) and finally we
will arrive in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA on day 6 in the evening where we will
visit the city and its cathedral. Board and lodging in three or four star Hotel
The itinerary includes accommodation and full board, plus professional guides,
escorts and insurance, fully-kitted horses and cross-country vehicles.
This is the way chosen by the Portuguese pilgrims. This route comes along
Portugal and reaches Galicia from the South.
We shall start our trip from Braga (Northern Portugal) and we'll ride along this
pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
As a horse-riding pilgrims we shall revive a part of the history of the old
Europe.
 We shall cross along some of the best conserved natural environments of Southern
Europe. Remote old villages and historic remains will be reached by us and we
shall enjoy nature and wildlife as the ancients did.
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FURTHER DETAILS:
- We provide you with a full equipped horse well adapted to this land. You
can also bring your own horse (Ask for details!). You don't need to be an expert
rider but some riding experience is preferable.
- Weather in Galicia is variable but mild. Anyway, light coat and waterproof
wear is recommended. Recommended season for mild weather are from March to
October
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Transfers where specified in itinerary above
- English-Speaking Tour director accompanying the group for the duration of the
tour
- 4wd vehicle for equipment and support for the duration of the tour
- 05 Days of Riding
- 06 nights in Standard double room with in accommodation listed in itinerary
above
- (B) Breakfast where listed in itinerary above
- (L) Lunches where listed in itinerary above (Country Lunches)
- (D) Dinners where listed in itinerary above (Normally in
accommodations)
- Local Taxes
- Detailed tour information at the time of final booking
THE TOURS DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Entrance Fees
- Airfare
- Bike (Rental available, inquire for price)
- Optional Private Tour Addons
- Table Reservations
- Transfers not specified in itinerary
- Entrance fees when not with guide
- Beverages not specified in selected meals
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Laundry Expenses
- Telephone & Facsimile charges
- Excess Baggage charges
- Passport & Visa fees
- Personal & Travel Insurance
- Airport & Departure Taxes
- Optional excursions
- Room Service
- Gratuities to Chauffeurs and Guides
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